Poet Nazrul’s birth anniversary today

The 125th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today in a befitting manner, reports BSS.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has taken up elaborate programmes to mark the day at the national level. Different organizations and cultural bodies, including Dhaka University, have also taken up programmes to celebrate the day with various functions.
President Mohammed Shahbuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages paying rich tributes to the memory of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
The birth anniversary of the national poet will be celebrated in the poet's memorable place Trishal in Mymensingh, Doulatpur in Cumilla, Tewta in Manikganj and Karpasdanga in Chuadanga and Chattogram.